| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6053590 | Journal of Dentistry | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The concentrations and distribution patterns of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2, and the gelatinolytic potential of dentine matrix are variable along different dentine depths. Thus, differential collagen degradation potentials may be expected depending upon the depth in which dentine is exposed.
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Authors
L.N. Niu, L. Zhang, K. Jiao, F. Li, Y.X. Ding, D.Y. Wang, M.Q. Wang, F.R. Tay, J.H. Chen,